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subsamples

subsamples is the plural of subsample.

Meaning of subsample

Noun

subsample (plural subsamples)

  1. A smaller portion of an original sample, created by trimming, subdividing, splitting or discrete collection of the original sample.
  2. A portion of the original sample that is representative in nature to that of the original sample, thereby assuring equivalency in results from tests and analysis either upon the subsample or the original material, independent of their size.
    • A second rater scored a subsample of copies ( n = 36 copies of both hands) and achieved high interrater reliability on the 2D and 4D measurements as well as the 2D:4D ratio with the initial rater (all intraclass r s > .97).2007 December 12, Kyle L. Gobrogge, S. Marc Breedlove, Kelly L. Klump, “Genetic and Environmental Influences on 2D:4D Finger Length Ratios: A Study of Monozygotic and Dizygotic Male and Female...

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Questions about subsamples

What is subsamples the plural of?
Subsamples is the plural of subsample.

Words near subsamples in the dictionary

  1. subsalts
  2. subsample
  3. subsampled
  4. subsampler
  5. subsamplers
  6. subsamples
  7. subsampling
  8. subsamplings
  9. subsannation
  10. subsannations
  11. subsapient

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